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     His Social Security Number was 235-54-9587.⁷ Eddie Gene "Ed" Lawrence was buried at Pettrey Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on September 30, 1936 at Warford, Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,3 He married Deloris "Gloria" Davis on November 17, 1956 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^3,8,5 Eddie Gene "Ed" Lawrence died on February 25, 2010 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^7,3 He LERONA — Eddie G. Lawrence, 73, of Lerona, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 25, 2010 following a short illness. Born September 30, 1936 in Warford, (Summers County), he was the son of the late Oscar Harless Lawrence and Virginia Emogene Pettry Lawrence. He was a devoted and loving husband and father and friend to many. Eddie worked in the car sales business most of his life. Upon moving back to West Virginia in 1975, he worked for Andy Clark Ford in Princeton until his retirement in 1998. Eddie attended Peaceful Valley Church in Gardner. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Deloris "Gloria" Davis Lawrence; his daughter, Virginia Denise Wyatt of Lerona; his son, Daniel Eddie Lawrence and wife Teresa of Lewisburg; and his youngest son, Andrew Harless Lawrence who resided with and helped provide care for Eddie and Deloris; sisters, Mary and David Lively of Yorktown, Va., Joyce and Cary Cahoon of Highland Springs, Va; brothers, Fred and Rita Lawrence of Yorktown, Va., Jack and Joyce Lawrence of Pipestem, Bill and June Lawrence of Newport News, Va; grandsons, Justin Travis Wyatt and Paul Lawrence; granddaughters, Stephanie and Joe Terry, Annie and Matt Hill, Brianna Kristine Lawrence; great-grandchildren, Trenton and Jayden Hill. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2010 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Delmar Stilwell officiating. Burial will follow in the Pettry Family Cemetery just off Indian Ridge Road near Pipestem. on March 2, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-64-8810.⁷ Jackie Lee "Jack" Lawrence was buried at Pettrey Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on July 21, 1940 at Warford, Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,4,5,3 He married Linda Ann Turbeville on September 30, 1960 at Newport News, Virginia.⁴ Jackie Lee "Jack" Lawrence and Linda Ann Turbeville were divorced on March 8, 1972 at Hampton, Virginia.⁵ Jackie Lee "Jack" Lawrence married Joyce Ann Carter on December 23, 1977 at Hampton, Virginia.^3,4 Jackie Lee "Jack" Lawrence died on July 25, 2012 at Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^3,7 He Jackie Lee "Jack" Lawrence, 72, of Pipestem, died early Wednesday morning, July 25, 2012 from injuries received involving an automobile and cart near his home at Pipestem. Born July 21, 1940, at Warford (Summers County), he was the son of the late Oscar Harless Lawrence and Virginia Pettrey Lawrence. Jack finished high school in Newport News, Virginia. Jack worked as a supervisor for Newport News shipyard and had 46 years of credited service. Jacks real love was serving his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and for many years he worked in the Jail ministry in Newport News and then at the Southern Regional Jail in Beckley. Jack loved sharing the Gospel with those he met. He was a member of the Nimitz Missionary Baptist Church and the Gideon's International Beckley Camp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jackie Lee Lawrence Jr. and a brother, Ed Lawrence. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years, Joyce Ann Carter Lawrence, Four siblings and their spouses, Mary & David Lively, Fred & Rita Lawrence all of Yorktown VA, Joyce & Cary Cahoon of Highland Springs VA, Bill & June Lawrence of Newport News VA. A special cousin and his brother in Christ, David Pettry of Florida; A host of nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Jack Lawrence will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, July 28, 2012 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor's Gregory Norris, Donald Hannah & David Pettry officiating. Burial will follow in the Pettrey Family Cemetery on Indian Ridge near Pipestem. on July 28, 2012.³

     Billy Joe "Bill" Lawrence was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.³ He was born on June 20, 1942 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,6 He married Nancy June Woods on June 17, 1967 at Newport News, Virginia.² Billy Joe "Bill" Lawrence died on August 21, 2015 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 73.³ He Billy Joe Lawrence a longtime resident of Newport News and a native of Hinton, W. Va. passed away Friday, August 21, 2015. Billy was a member of Temple Baptist Church and retired from Warwick Air. Inc. in 2006 after 36 years of service. He was well known for being a strong, selfless man that would go out of his way to help. He was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Virginia Lawrence; two brothers: Ed G. and Jack Lawrence and a sister Mary Lively. Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years June Lawrence; two sons: Billy Joe Lawrence, Jr. and his wife Michelle and Matthew Daniel Lawrence and his wife Nanci all of Newport News; a brother Fred Oscar Lawrence and his wife Rita of Yorktown and a sister Joyce Cahoon and her husband Cary of Highland Springs and three grandchildren: Ellie, David and Julia. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 24, 2015 from 6-7:00pm at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25th at Peninsula Memorial Park. on August 24, 2015.³

     Mary Faye Lawrence was buried at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milner Road, Suffolk, Virginia.³ She was born on September 2, 1938 at Warford, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ As of August 8, 1959,her married name was Lively.⁴ She married David Wesley Lively on August 8, 1959 at Newport News, Virginia.^5,6,3,4 Mary Faye Lawrence died on June 18, 2015 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 76.³ She Yorktown - Mary Faye Lawrence Lively, born in Warford, WV on September 2, 1938, passed away somewhat unexpectedly on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, David W. Lively; daughter Vickie Lively Matney of Newport News; two grandchildren, Megan E. Snelling and Brandon L. Matney, both of Newport News; two brothers Fred Lawrence and wife, Rita, of Yorktown, and Bill Lawrence and wife, June, of Newport News; and sister Joyce Cahoon and husband, Cary, of Highland Springs. She is preceded in death by her parents Oscar H. Lawrence and Virginia E. Lawrence, and two brothers, Ed and Jack Lawrence, both of West Virginia. She retired from the York County School System after serving in various school cafeterias. Mary attended Northside Christian Church. Her world revolved around her husband of 56 years, her only daughter, Vickie and husband Kevin, her two grandchildren, and one grand-dog, "Cupcake". She loved to cook and enjoy her home, especially her screened in porch. While she will be immeasurably missed, we have the reassurance that she is in Heaven with our Lord, as Mary had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Visitation will be from 12 to 1 PM Tuesday, June 23, 201 5 at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1 PM with Pastor Larry Jones officiating. Burial will be at 3 PM at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk. on June 20, 2015.³

     His Social Security Number was 561-10-1108.⁶ Martin Joseph Kempson married Ruth Eva Hughes, daughter of Elijah Walter Hughes and Alice C. Light.¹ Martin Joseph Kempson was born on June 9, 1889 at Ireland.^3,6,7,4,5 He died on August 21, 1979 at San Diego Co., California, at age 90.^3,6

     His Social Security Number was 233-26-3263.⁵ James Orval Wise was born on February 7, 1898 at Liverpool, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6,4 He married Frances Lee "Fanny" Hughes, daughter of Elijah Walter Hughes and Alice C. Light, on December 25, 1919 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.¹ James Orval Wise died on December 6, 1977 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 79.^3,6

     Howard Leo Miller was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 233-38-2246.⁶ He was born on December 6, 1880 at Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.^4,5,6 He married Elizabeth "Betty" Hughes, daughter of Elijah Walter Hughes and Alice C. Light, circa 1917.^1,7 Howard Leo Miller died on August 29, 1958 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 77.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 232-64-4246.⁴ Dr. James MacAlpin Laing II was born on December 19, 1915 at Sharon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Mary June Belcher, daughter of Peter Belcher and Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, on May 1, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Dr. James MacAlpin Laing II died on May 18, 2000 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^4,6 He Dr. James Laing, 84, of Charleston died May 18, 2000, at home after a long illness. He was a family physician and osteopath in Beckley. He was a member of Old Stone Presbyterian Church, Lewisburg. He was a graduate of Lewisburg High School, attended Duke University and had been a pre-med student at West Virginia University. He was a graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Mo. He was a member of the West Virginia Society of Osteopathic Medicine and the American Osteopathic Association. Surviving: daughter, Ellen Laing O'Farrell of Charleston; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorial service will be held at a later date in Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, Nashville, Tenn. Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant House, 1104 Quarrier St., Charleston, WV 25301. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements. on May 20, 2000.⁶

     Joseph Neil "Joe" Irvin was buried at Hickory Hill Cemetery, Walpole, Hamilton Co., Illinois.^2,3 He was born on December 22, 1921 at Broughton, Hamilton Co., Illinois.^2,3 He married Vera Rose Operchuck, daughter of Daniel "Dan" Operchuck and Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, on November 27, 1946 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,2,3 Joseph Neil "Joe" Irvin died on April 6, 2014 at Carmi, White Co., Illinois, at age 92.^2,3 He Joseph Neil Irvin, 92, of McLeansboro, passed away 12:45 a.m. Sunday, April 6, 2014, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. He was born Dec. 22, 1921, in Broughton, the son of Wheeler and Roxie (Twigg) Irvin. He married Vera Rose Operchuck on Nov. 27, 1946 in Detroit; she survives in McLeansboro. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Holt and husband Daniel of Abilene, Kan., Cathy Black of McLeansboro and Teresa Roy of Evansville, Ind; two sons, David Irvin and wife Sue of Sammammish, Wash., and Joel Irvin and wife Leigh of Farmington, Mo; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Claude, Max and Eugene Irvin; and sisters Freda English and Aileen Kane. Mr. Irvin loved farming, his dogs, loved being outdoors and all outdoor activities. He loved most of all being with his family. Joe was a member of the Walpole Tuscan Lodge 630 Masonic Lodge. He was also a past member of the McLeansboro VFW Post 1671. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Corps and was stationed in Guam. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 11, at Harre Funeral Home with the Revs. Mike Fields and Mark Byars officiating. Burial will be at Hickory Hill Cemetery in Walpole. Graveside military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 106, McLeansboro and the Military Honors Team of Marion. on April 9, 2014.²

     His Social Security Number was 578-24-0579.⁵ Thomas Adrain Bowles Jr. was buried at Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church Churchyard, 9967 Ocean Highway 17, Pawleys Island, Georgetown Co., South Carolina.⁴ He and Martha Lou Operchuck were divorced.⁴ Thomas Adrain Bowles Jr. was born on November 8, 1925 at Washington, D.C..^2,3,6,5,4 He married Martha Lou Operchuck, daughter of Daniel "Dan" Operchuck and Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, on May 7, 1949 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,2 Thomas Adrain Bowles Jr. died on December 16, 1988 at South Carolina at age 63.^5,6,4

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-7666.⁵ Arva Frank Holyfield was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Hilda Mae Operchuck, daughter of Daniel "Dan" Operchuck and Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light.^1,6,2 Arva Frank Holyfield was born on May 31, 1910 at Rockford, Surry Co., North Carolina.^2,3,5,4 He died on February 8, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 006-36-6502.³ Richard Everett Roberts was born on November 22, 1939 at Northfield, Washington Co., Maine.^1,3 He married Patricia Elaine "Pat" Flower, daughter of James Henry "Jim" Flower and Virginia Fern Simmons, on September 4, 1966 at Alexandria, Virginia.¹ Richard Everett Roberts and Patricia Elaine "Pat" Flower were divorced on August 15, 1972 at Alexandria, Virginia.² Richard Everett Roberts died on June 26, 2012 at age 72.³

     Coleen Millicent Flower was buried at Farley Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 236-08-7290.⁵ She was born on November 22, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,4 She died on February 13, 1994 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 44; The SSDI has a death date of Feb 15, 1994.^2,5,4 She Miss Coleen Millicent Flower, 44, of Crab Orchard, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 1994, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Nov. 22, 1949, at Beckley, she was the daughter of James H. Flower and the late Virginia Simmons Flower. Miss Flower was of the Baptist faith. Other survivors include a sister, Patricia Roberts of Laurel, Md., and a niece, Lura Roberts of Laurel. Burial will follow in the Farley Cemetery, Sophia. on February 15, 1994.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-16-5568.⁵ William Blake "Bill" Davis married Marcella Ruth Simmons, daughter of Gustavus James "Gus" Simmons and Martha Ann Light.^1,2 William Blake "Bill" Davis was born on March 11, 1917 at Maynor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 He died on July 14, 1999 at Michigan at age 82.^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 235-22-5217.⁴ Roy Lee Graham Jr. was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^1,5 He married Vera Nell Simmons, daughter of Gustavus James "Gus" Simmons and Martha Ann Light.^1,6 Roy Lee Graham Jr. was born on September 12, 1924 at Mona, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,3,5 He died on December 20, 1988 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 64.^1,2,5,7 He Roy L. Graham, an 18-month Ramona resident, died Dec. 20 at a San Diego hospital. He was 64. Born Sept. 12, 1924, in Monaville, W.Va., he lived in Costa Mesa before moving to Ramona in 1986. He retired after working for the Emerson Electronics Co. in Santa Ana for 12 years. Having been employed in the electronics field, he enjoyed building and repairing electronic components, motors and other electric machinery. He also enjoyed traveling in his recreational vehicle. A veteran of World War II, He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. He is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Cheryl Achtemeier and Laurie Lynd, both of Palmdale, and Marcia Larson of American Fork, Utah; son, Steve Huyett of Vista; aunts, Frona Couburn and Ruth Huggins, both of West Virginia; and 11 grandchildren. A graveside service will be at Riverside National Cemetery, with his son, Elder Steve Huyett, officiating. on December 21, 1988.⁷

     Eugene Clair DeWees was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,2 His Social Security Number was 233-09-9109.⁵ He and Elaine Latha Light were divorced.² Eugene Clair DeWees was born on April 19, 1903 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Elaine Latha Light, daughter of Hubert Cyrus Light and Rosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner, on August 1, 1965 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.¹ Eugene Clair DeWees died on March 17, 1991 at Olcott, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^2,5 He OLCOTT, W.Va. - Eugene Clair DeWees, 87, died March 17, 1991, at his home after a long illness. He was a retired coal miner. Surviving are a daughter, Reathel Cochran of Warren, Ohio; and four sons, Eugene U. DeWees of Greenville, Donnie W. DeWees Newton Falls, Ohio, Jerry W. DeWees of Fountain Inn and Michael E. DeWees of Olcott, W.Va. Burial in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, W.Va. on March 19, 1991.²

     His Social Security Number was 177-16-4238.⁴ Joseph Francis Slimick was born on January 22, 1916 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He married Elaine Latha Light, daughter of Hubert Cyrus Light and Rosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner, on April 18, 1945 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 Joseph Francis Slimick died on November 21, 2000 at Texas at age 84.⁴